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HT03 UTU

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

4,392 mi
Last recorded4,392 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 UTU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 4,392 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,479 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,640 miles

Tyre pressure monitor malfunction.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 55,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre pressure monitor malfunction.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns steering arm slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2012 51,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns steering arm slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc's are worn.

Nearside inner steering arm joint has slight play evident.

Offside inner steering arm joint has slight play evident.

Rear brake disc's are worn.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 47,627 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc's are worn.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside inner steering arm joint has slight play evident.

Offside inner steering arm joint has slight play evident.

Rear brake disc's are worn.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,267 miles

Nearside inner steering arm joint has slight play evident.

Offside inner steering arm joint has slight play evident.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 44,267 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside inner steering arm joint has slight play evident.

Offside inner steering arm joint has slight play evident.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,014 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 39,014 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,410 miles

Slight play in n/s and o/s steering arms.

Pass 22 Sep 2007 31,471 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 31,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in steering rod ends.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,331 miles

steering arm on offside has small amount of play

Fail 13 Sep 2006 27,331 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering arm on offside has small amount of play

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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HT03 UTU is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 69,778 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT03 UTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HT03 UTU registered?

HT03 UTU is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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